Storytelling- Building Connections Between People and our Past

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Real People Media (RPM) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to help people share their stories through literary, visual, performing and media arts. Since 2010, RPM has helped individuals and organizations share stories about social, environmental, and political issues.  
We seek to reach underserved populations and give voice to previously unheard narratives. Our motto IS "Giving Everyone a Voice"

RPM hosts classes and events to help develop storytellers. We also help people share their stories through social and broadcast media and by hosting performance and exhibit opportunities.


Storytelling connecting us with people and our past
Middle School students in our animation class adapted a local Odawa story about the underwater panther living in Waaganakising (The land of the crooked tree) 

Visual Arts (Paintings, mixed media)
A story can be told in a single image. RPM creates opportunities for visual artists to share stories through exhibits, workshops, and lectures. Artwork is meant to inform and share narratives about contemporary and historical issues and events.

Literary Arts (Poetry/Writings) 
Creating learning and sharing opportunities for writers.

Visual Arts (Paintings, mixed media)
A story can be told in a single image. RPM creates opportunities for visual artists to share stories through exhibits, workshops, and lectures. Artwork is meant to inform and share narratives about contemporary and historical issues and events.

Performing Arts 
Character portrayals, readers theaters, etc. are ways in which we can share stories. RPM holds storytelling events and opportunities for singer/songwriters.

​Digital Media (Video/Audio) Storytelling
RPM's initial mission was to help people share their stories through video production.  Video (TV) had the capacity to reach the greatest number of people although production can be costly and out of the reach of most people. We understand that Freedom of speech and access to information are imperative for a healthy democracy. Community video(tv) and audio (radio)  is an important part of this equation. Digital Media can also be used to:
  • Inspire community activism and engagement
  • Preserve and share community history
  • Discuss challenges and develop solutions
  • Celebrate community art, culture and more
RPM hosts film & discussion series, video production classes, and seminars on preserving community history and culture through digital media.

The video shows how community video can be utilized. 
Real People Media is supported by class fees, donations, and grants.
We are grateful to have received operating funds from the
​Leo S. Guthman Fund and a program grant from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and support from people like you!
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RPM is a Proud Member of
the following organizations

Northern Michigan
Cultural Alliance
watch their video below and look
 for RPM's Executive Director